Posts Tagged ‘alcohol’

This is the last of my “heavy” posts for possibly a long, long while. A reader suggested he stopped reading for a while because (I guess by heavy) – he means to serious…or the subjects too intense.

I agree the last few posts have been heavy – but when I post it is for a reason. We all deserve the truth.

This is a partial list of some of the drugs approved by the Food and Drug Administration. Tufts Center for the study of Drug Development released a statement saying it costs $2.6 billion to study and bring a drug to market. Ha! Tufts is mostly funded by pharmaceutical corporations, so raising cost helps to raise the cost of the drugs to consumers …just sayin’!

The only thing I can say about the thirty-eight minutes of hell Hawaiians faced day before yesterday is I am 100% relieved it was a HUGE error! In my heart, I do not believe that the leader of any country with nuclear weapons wants to start a war that could destroy his or her own country.

Have a beloved son, daughter, and granddaughter living in the islands. It must have been terrifying for all residents.

In the late 50’s and early 60’s citizens of the United States were building bomb shelters and children were practicing “duck and cover” in schools, in case of an attack.

The ONE GOOD thing I think this may have done is make people pay a bit more attention to being at least being somewhat prepared with water, food, and a plan for all family members….
I think being prepared is like having insurance. Hopefully you will never need to make a claim, but if you do – you will be covered.
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As far as the President being accused of a “potty-mouth” I feel there is something to consider.
There was only one Democrat at the meeting, and he is the accuser. Two others at the meeting have said they do not remember him saying anything like that! We probably will never know for sure. Go to a liberal site, he did. Go to a conservative site, and he didn’t.

I acknowledge our President is often brash and brutally honest, but he is NOT the first president by far to do and say regrettable things while in office! He is human. We are all humans.
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Japan had an alert go off inadvertently today – but was corrected in 5 minutes.
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Are aliens here?

There came an alien race to earth, intent on conquering all, and the name of the alien race, is alcohol”

These aliens are slowly taking over the entire planet by disguising themselves as alcohol.

Soon almost all will be so addicted they will have no need to worry. Those who protest will be in such few in numbers, their own human race will subdue them.

Then the invaders will turn into the “real” aliens, and will have the earth, and all humans to themselves. The humans will be slaves, bound to alcohol forever ……and they conquered the planet without a fight!

Now that is an interesting little word “ditty”. Thought provoking, eh…….

“There came an alien race to earth, intend on conquering all, and the name of the alien race was is alcohol.”

“Aliens are slowly taking over the entire planet by disguising themselves as alcohol.”

“Soon we will all be so addicted and they will throw us aside, and turn into the real aliens! They will have the earth to themselves, and without a fight!”

“There may be temporary upheavals but soon all will succumb to the subtle power of many of them who are still in disguise.”

“The things that happen during a bout with aliens assist them in their ascent – things they will attest to others in the universe —they murdered and raped and cheated, and they knew the risks. Still they dabbled.”

“They did it to themselves in the final analysis. They fell to their knees and the gods of the toilet by choice. No one was forced, only prodded.”

“Still a few lived. They were unable to survive the stench and view of the aliens true forms. They died of fright in the black of the night.”

Well how’s this for a shocker? That is in the USA – not a third world country! I tried to find statistics on men being beaten or killed by their spouse or partner, but I came up with pretty much nothing. I know there have been some such instances.

The leading cause of violence to women fifteen to forty-four, ( car accidents, mugging and rapes combined) is caused by their husband or domestic partner.)

Here is another stunning fact. 16% of young men between the ages of eleven and twenty are serving time for killing their mother’s abusers.

Something is wrong with this picture! Agreed!

I spoke to a weapons expert in length day before yesterday, and he was kind enough to share some pretty important tips for women who are, or may be in a position to be beaten,

or even worse. Marshall also teaches a self-defense class.

He seemed appalled that anyone would touch a woman in that manner. He seems to be a really decent man. This is what he shared with me.

1. No stun gun. The stun gun must be held against a person 15 seconds to be effective. In an emergency situation, one mistake and it’s over.

2. No knife. Same result if you aren’t fast and an expert.

3. No gun – unless you have a permit to carry a concealed weapon, know how to use it, and are defending your own life. God forbid you are ever in that scenario!

4. No taser as you have to aim and hit dead on. Even if that happens the connection can be pulled off in most circumstances. Police almost always have a back-up.

5. Pepper Spray – YES! YES! YES! Have your pepper spray in a pocket or concealed within immediate reach. Before he can reach you, spray directly in his eyes. It has to be either in your hand so it is unseen, or concealed in some manner, because if he sees it he can block the spray from his eyes.

This is something Marshall told me that I found extremely interesting. Once you spray the attacker – keep spraying directly in the eyes until the canister is completely empty!

That is important.

He assured me that if you use the whole can you will have time to grab whatever you need (like car keys and a purse)-pick- up the baby (babies) – and escape.

It will not permanently damage the eyes, but will disable your attacker.

He suggested that if you’ve never used a pepper spray before, buy an extra one and go some place and practice.

Rehearse it in your mind an emergency scenario. Keep in mind wind/or a fan can send the spray where it shouldn’t go, so be careful!

Another tip I got was when you are walking alone, keep spray in hand, or car keys. Don’t put yourself in harm’s way, and walk proudly, keeping an eye on your surroundings if you feel insecure.

I firmly believe if a man or woman is drunk – IT IS NOT the time to fight. Drunks cannot be reasoned with, and sometimes get violent. Also, I have known women who “egg a man on” – taunt him with words that instigate a man to loose control. NO that is not reason to abuse physically, but women can sometimes STOP a situation from accelerating by simply being quiet and walking away.

Some good advice is to NOT listen to music or TALK ON THE PHONE, when you are the least bit nervous about walking or running. Those things put you at a real disadvantage. I know it’s not the most fun, but neither is abuse!

LASTLY – I am aware that there are men who are abused.

I actually have known a man who had a knife drawn on him by his own wife.

In the instance of man vs. woman, I believe that men are born stronger than women…even a small man can probably handle a woman strength-wise. I actually had an attempted rape by a man much smaller than myself. He was able to drop me on the floor quickly.

I thank God I was able to talk my way out of that situation.

Honestly, I do not know how a man would handle a woman abuser, except possibly “contain” her until she calms down – or better yet, WALK AWAY! Get out of the situation, and don’t return for more unless there is a conversation, and counseling. Why put yourself in a volitale position?

I pray you never have ANY abuse (verbal or physical) – man, or woman. Let’s try to use our intelligence to solve problems…..Have a safe weekend and God bless you!

This is important, so though I haven’t been able to post much lately, I feel this needs to be said. My husband and a few friends always question my comments as to how the full moon affects human beings. I have always felt if our moon can affect the tides it surely can affect us. In my life – I have seen scenarios that concur with these thoughts.

There is a reason that people seem to go crazy during the full moon. Hormones in humans react to positive ions in the air (full moon effect) – and this causes hyperactivity, violent behavior, depression, road rage, and higher occurrences of migraines and asthma. Bees are even known to sting without provocation.

After years of research around the world, Ion Scientists have determined over and over than an imbalance in ratio between Positive and Negative Ions has a PROFOUND EFFECT on both your mental and physical wellbeing.

This post is not to alarm, but Knowledge is power and if we are aware of
a possible negative scenario, it is much easier to prepare and divert it.

Since this full moon falls on Neew Years Eve – the biggest alcoholic and drug partying night of the year: BE AWARE!

Don’t drink and drive. If you drink remember that alcohol, though legal, will subdue your true spirit and another person will immerge. I know this is true!
It happened to me more than once. Every major mistake I’ve made in my life has been from overindulging.

Please be blessed too and do what is good for you. Your morals don’t need to loosen. Women beware. Men can drink much more alcohol than we can as they are bigger-simple! Men – you beware too. Accidental “cheating” can ruin your life and unwanted pregnancies can do the same.

If you think I am exaggerating you are wrong! It may be legal but it is deadly to your life….and years from now. I don’t go around telling my age, but with my experience, believe me – all that I’ve said is the gospel.